The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham without transferring at least 2 times.
W10877+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C02040+
C597381:32 PM2h53Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)4:25 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1091One-way3 transfers
C02052+
C59727+
W10829+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross9:27 AM2h58Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)12:25 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1091One-way3 transfers
C02052+
C59727+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W108299:32 AM2h53Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:25 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1091One-way3 transfers
W10865+
C02111+
C59735+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross12:32 PM2h52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3:24 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1091One-way3 transfers
C02036+
C59723+
W10817+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:27 AM2h57Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)11:24 AMNottingham station (NOT)$1091One-way3 transfers
W10865+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C2165112:32 PM2h36Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3:08 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1661One-way2 transfers
W10877+
W70889+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International1:32 PM2h36Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)4:08 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1661One-way2 transfers
C21643+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
W108299:32 AM2h37Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:09 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1661One-way2 transfers
W70861+
W10817+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International8:32 AM2h37Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:09 AMNottingham station (NOT)$2211One-way2 transfers
W10865+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C2165112:27 PM2h41Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3:08 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1661One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham:
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham costing on average $101 (€81).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $101 (€81) compared to roughly $66 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70858+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W10811 | 8:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h50 | 10:52 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W70861+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W10817 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h42 | 11:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10817+ C02036+ C59723+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h57 | 11:24 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
C02036+ C59723+ W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h52 | 11:24 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
W10817+ W70861+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h37 | 11:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C21645+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W10823 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h53 | 11:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10823+ C21645+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h48 | 11:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C02052+ C59727+ W10829+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 12:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
W10829+ C21643+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h42 | 12:09 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C21643+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W10829 | 9:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h37 | 12:09 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10829+ C02052+ C59727+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h53 | 12:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
C21652+ W10835+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h53 | 12:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10859+ W70880+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 12:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h48 | 2:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10865+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C02111+ C59735 | 12:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h57 | 3:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
W10865+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C21651 | 12:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 3:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C02111+ C59735+ W10865+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 12:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h52 | 3:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
C21651+ W10865+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 12:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h36 | 3:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10871+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70886 | 12:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h53 | 3:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W70886+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W10871 | 1:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h48 | 3:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W70889+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W10877 | 1:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 4:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10877+ C02040+ C59738+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 1:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 4:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
W10877+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C02040+ C59738 | 1:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h53 | 4:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
W70889+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W10877 | 1:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h36 | 4:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W10880+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G08060+ C21595 | 1:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h53 | 4:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Elizabeth line from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Elizabeth line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Nottingham from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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